SB424 Summary

• Increases special recording fee for real and personal property instruments filed with Shelby County probate court from $9 to $16 per instrument.

• Allocates the $16 fee as follows: $7 for probate court electronic records systems and equipment, $3 for Shelby County Legislative Delegation Constituents' Office operations, and $6 for mental health programs serving the county.

• Splits the $6 mental health allocation evenly, with $3 administered by the judge of probate and $3 administered by the Shelby County Commission for county mental health programs.

• Requires the $16 fee to be paid before any instrument can be recorded and specifies it is in addition to all other required fees and charges.

• Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.